Engagement and Internal Communications Specialist

at  Woodies DIY

At Woodie’s, we are proud to be Ireland’s leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer, with 35 stores nationwide and a thriving online presence. Celebrated as Ireland’s Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplace for Women, we are also recognised as one of the 75 Best Large Workplaces in Europe. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us the Gold Investor in Diversity accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion. We are seeking a dynamic Engagement & Internal Communications Specialist to join our Human Resources team, reporting to the Chief People Officer. This role is pivotal in fostering a vibrant and connected workplace culture.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Brings over 2 years of experience in a similar role within a medium to large business, ideally in a multi-site or retail environment.
• Excels in planning, prioritising, and coordinating internal communications for maximum engagement.
• Is an authentic and collaborative team player with exceptional influencing skills.
• Is proficient with current Internal Comms tools and technologies.
• Confidently presents to key stakeholders, including our Leadership Team.
• Has experience in Event Management and/or supporting Employee Engagement initiatives.
• Capable of developing and implementing an impactful Engagement Strategy.
• Adapts swiftly to changing business needs, acquiring and applying new skills with ease.
• Possesses a proactive and flexible ‘can-do’ attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance a world-class Engagement & Internal Communications strategy that captivates and informs our 1,600 colleagues across 36 locations.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc communications that resonate with our team.
• Build and execute a roadmap of Internal Communications & Colleague Engagement initiatives to support our business objectives and Great Place to Work journey.
• Support event planning for company conferences and gatherings.
• Assist with projects that advance the broader HR business plan.

Our Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working model (3 days on-site in Tallaght, 2 days remote)

• Annual Bonus Scheme * Colleague Discount * Company Pension

• Wellness Initiatives

• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Pay
• Discounted Healthcare
• Flexi-Wage - Choose your own pay cycle!

At Woodie’s, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join us at Woodie’s and be part of a team that values engagement, innovation, and inclusivity

• Maintain and enhance a world-class Engagement & Internal Communications strategy that captivates and informs our 1,600 colleagues across 36 locations.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc communications that resonate with our team.
• Build and execute a roadmap of Internal Communications & Colleague Engagement initiatives to support our business objectives and Great Place to Work journey.
• Support event planning for company conferences and gatherings.
• Assist with projects that advance the broader HR business plan